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Isabella Arias

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella Arias, and I am a fourth-year undergraduate in the Bachelor of Health Science on the pre-physician assistant (PA) track. I am from Miami, Florida and I come from a family of Cuban immigrants. Upon graduation next Spring I plan on taking a gap year…

Devin Valdes

Hi everyone! My name is Devin Valdes, and I am a fourth-year undergraduate combination degree student in the Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Public Health (Epidemiology) on the pre-medical track! I am from Treasure Island, Florida – yes, I miss the beach very much. However, I…

Roxana Garcia

Hi everyone! My name is Roxana Garcia. I am a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Health Science Honors program on the pre-dental track. I am originally from Matanzas, Cuba and I moved to Tampa, Florida in 2014. Growing up in Cuba, I was always surrounded…

Macey Melinek

Hi everyone! My name is Macey Melinek. I am a fourth year undergraduate in the Bachelor of Health Science program on the pre-medical track, while pursuing a minor in Disabilities in Society. I am originally from Plantation, Florida, which is right outside Fort Lauderdale. I come…

Delaney Czworka

Hello Gators! My name is Delaney Czworka. I am a fourth year student in the Bachelor of Health Science program on a pre-physician assistant track. I am originally from Gaithersburg, Maryland located in the Greater Washington DC area. I loved the four seasons, culture,…

Angelica Byrd

Happy New Year everyone! My name is Angelica Byrd. I am a fourth year student in the Bachelor of Health Science program. I am originally from Miami Shores, Florida. However, the entire Byrd family has migrated to Jacksonville, and I am excited to have my family closer to…

Kendall Robinson

Hello everyone! My name is Kendall Robinson and I am a fourth-year in the Bachelor of Health Science program. I am hoping to continue my studies after I graduate to become a provider and conduct research. I am originally from Orlando, FL so I am an avid Disney lover!…

Gianna DeMeo

Hi everyone! My name is Gianna DeMeo and I am a senior in the Bachelor of Health Science program with a minor in Disabilities in Society. My goal is to graduate from the University of Florida and attend an occupational graduate school program. I am from Caldwell, New…

Shae Johnston

Hello, everyone! My name is Shae Johnston, and I’m a senior majoring in Health Science with a minor in Public Health. After attending a Health Science information session during my Preview experience, I knew that it was the right place for me. From the moment I entered UF,…

Kailey Seiler, BPH ’22

This summer, I had the unique opportunity to intern at the Desmond Tutu HIV/AIDS Foundation in Cape Town, South Africa. At the time, the foundation was conducting multiple clinical trials for COVID vaccinations on top of catering to their regular influx of patients seen for routine…

Michael Brown

Hi guys! My name is Michael Brown and I’m a senior in the Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) program. I was born and raised in Coral Springs, Florida, which has molded me into a true “Floridian” to say the least – with a love for the beach, fishing, and…

Emily Rumisek

Hello! My name is Emily Rumisek. I am from North Port, Florida. I am a fourth-year health science major on a pre-physician assistant track. My favorite show is The Office. I love pineapple on my pizza (don’t knock it until you try it). I enjoy going on walks on…

Mk Lawrence

Major: Health Science, Class of 2021Minor: Disabilities in Society Mk Lawrence Hometown: Miami, South Florida! Why major in health science? I like Health Science because of the variety that it offers students in any field. The values and lessons that we are taught not only align with…

Jessica Bui

Hello Everyone! I am Jessica Bui, and I am from Tampa, Florida. I am in my fourth year as a Health Science major with a minor in Disabilities in Society. Ever since I started school in 2017 as a first year at the University of Florida, I have always wanted…

Cameron Fink

Hi everyone! My name is Cameron Fink and I am from St. Petersburg, Florida. I am a senior in the Bachelor of Health Science program on a pre-medical track. I am currently in the process of applying to master’s programs in the field of medical science to further my education…

Kha’Niaya Clark, BPH ’22

Kha’Niaya Clark, a junior Bachelor of Public Health student pursuing a duel degree in Anthropology, has recently been accepted into UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute.

Chloë Schlitt

Hi everyone! My name is Chloe Schlitt, and I am from Vero Beach, FL. I am a fourth year Health Science major. From the time I started college to a couple months ago, I was on the pre-medical track. I only recently discovered that I am…

Brittney Jabot

Hello everyone! My name is Brittney Jabot, and I am a senior on the pre-medical track in the University of Florida’s Bachelor of Health Science Honors Program, with a minor in economics. I attended Allen D. Nease High School in St. Augustine, Florida, where I was in the International Baccalaureate…

Farwah Zaidi

Hi everyone! My name is Farwah Zaidi and I am from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I am a third-year student double majoring in Health Science and Psychology with an emphasis on Behavior Analysis. After graduation, I plan on pursing a PhD in Clinical Psychology to work with…

Mark Coates

Hi everyone! My name is Mark Coates and I am a fourth-year Health Science major on the Pre-Physical Therapy track. I am from the small town of Groveland, Florida, not far outside the Orlando area. I am currently applying to Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs around the state of…

Maddie Stromak

Hi everyone! My name is Maddie Stromak, and I am a junior in the Bachelor of Health Science program on the pre-dental track minoring in Spanish. I came to UF with my AA degree from high school, so I applied for the program as a freshman. I started the…

Nicole Weissman

Hi there! My name is Nicole Weissman and I am a senior in the Bachelor of Health Science program on the pre-physical therapy track. Originally from Parkland, FL, I began studying at UF in 2017, and I am scheduled to graduate this coming May. I have recently finished filling out…